Behind the veil
of political maelstrom
lies a modicum of humanity
Or, is it humanity is belied
behind a maelstrom of lies,
politics always falling short?
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Behind the veil
of political maelstrom
lies a modicum of humanity
Or, is it humanity is belied
behind a maelstrom of lies,
politics always falling short?
Comments are closed.
One Woman's Quest 
The latter at the moment, I like your thinking, speaks to the moment.
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Thanks. I feel like my head is spinning at the moment. Watch too much news.
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I get annoyed with the news, I’ve become selective with sources, mostly not news.
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You’re smart. My husband is hooked and I try to tune out, but it pulls you back in.
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It sure is addictive – I love how they string it out, with no content. But your blood pressure just goes up I find. The only real answer is better journalism.
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That’s a whole other topic, lol. Journalism in the age of instant information flounders.
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Good point, yes, trying harder to be heard with crazy talk.
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A little of both!
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Lol. True.
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Perhaps a visit to George Orwell’s “Politics of the English Language” is in order?
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Oh, interesting. Thanks Liz!
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You’re welcome, V.J. I was assigned to read it when I was a freshman in college. It made a huge impression on me. It continues to enter my mind on a regular basis.
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